History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first
distinct product of man's spiritual read more

History, as it lies at the root of all science, is also the first
distinct product of man's spiritual nature; his earliest
expression of what can be called Thought.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

More history is made by secret handshakes than by battles, bills, and proclamations.

What most impresses us about great jurists is not their tenacious grasps of fine points, honed almost to invisibility; it read more

What most impresses us about great jurists is not their tenacious grasps of fine points, honed almost to invisibility; it is the moment when we are suddently aware of the sweep and direction of the law, and its place in the lives of men.

Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.

Intolerance has been the curse of every age and state.

There is properly no history, only biography.

There is properly no history, only biography.

History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.

History is indeed little more than the register of the crimes, follies and misfortunes of mankind.

History is the ship carrying living memories to the future.

History is the ship carrying living memories to the future.

War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.

War makes rattling good history; but Peace is poor reading.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.

History is a vision of God's creation on the move.